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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

"a SCREAMING BABY UNDER HER ARM. "
all that money while he moldered away
quite forgotten by them all. To be sure he
was strong and healthy-not q better man
IN the county, twas said--but, then Sally
was strong, too; she would be sure to out
live him-sure to get that five thousand
dollars and be q dashing young widow like
Simon had seen and always detested
Sally was not very stylish or dashing at
present certainly. Simon could see her
from where he was at work, hanging out
the weekly wash, with screaming baby
under one arm. But, then, who knew how
much style Sally might develop if invested
with s0cn magnificent sum as five thou
sand dollarsi
He unhitched his horses and drove slowly
TO the house, with growing conviction
that he was not long for this world. His
solemn face at dinner called forth remark
from the k,nd-hearted Sally, and then 1t
came out about the policy Simon had taken
that morning. Sally was delighted. Five
thousand dollars" she said, smiling into
Himon's gloomy face THAT would be
NICE sum for me and the children in case
you. should be taken away; nothing like
providing for q rainy day" VIZ.
'sYou wouldn't git 1t unless I died."
snapped the irritated Simon.
"Course not which l hope won't be for
long time yet" replied Sally; "but still it's
. good thing. Now, there was Lee Barnes,
who died, an his insurance was two thou
saDd, an whatever Mary would a-done
without that money IL mOre''--
III you think I'm such weak shake
down as Lee Barnes, you're greatly mis-
taken" interrupted Simon, angrily. HE
never was no count, an his wife was q
fantin' 'roun tryin' 70 sit married agin
fore he'd been dead six months. Don't
hold up them Barnes for no pattern to
nsp'
Sally was astonished at this outburst
from the generally good natured Simon.
II never said you was like Lee Barnes"
she retorted, =" said he left his wife two
thousand dollars insurance when he died,
and he did, too."
.swell who cares if he didr cried Simon.
angrily rising and leaving the kitchen in a
hun. He was convinced at once that Sally
would much prefer that five thousand dol
Lars TO him. alive.
That's the way with women" he NUT
tered IAN they think Of 10 money; and
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
Effects OF Salicylic Acid.

The committee OF the Academic de Medi-
cine has had the matter Of salicyic acid
now so much used to prevent fermentation
I'm food products-under consideration, and
In a report recently made says
at being well established by medical oh
servation that feeble and prolonged daily
doses Of salicylic acid and its derivatives can
cause considerable trouble to the health OF
certain persons who are sensitive to those
forms of drugs, particularly old people and
In those whose venal or digestive functions
are no longer in perfect order, therefore the
addition of the salicylates to liquid and solid
ailments will not be permitted
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
Te,.pra phic Messages without Wires.

The problem OF transmitting telegraphic
messages without the use OF wires is ono
worthy of attention, although but little prog
ress has yet becn made in that direction
Some time ago Professor Dolbear OF Tufts
college, exhibited telephone through which
articulate words could be distinctly heard,
sven when 1t was not connected with the line
wire. This phenomenon was due to the in.
iuctive acton Of the current transmitting the
words, and Professor Dolbear has recently
published the details of method by which
he can transmit signals for distance Of half
u mile at least, without the use Of any con
Meeting wire. It depends upon the same prin-
ciple Of nduction-the varying electrical con
diton Of the apparatus at the transmitting
station inducing similar condition at the
receiving end. Although the invention Is yet
only in the experimental stage, it may, II
found Of practical application, prove to be OF
equal Importance with that Of the telegraph
itself. Popular Science News.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
rom Lostant.

IosrASr. Mar, Nick Tics son nlaw
nj Peter Noel, whuse g1ds eft by | q,
r. r. last week, started with his family for
Kansas Tuesday
Esq, Lawrence from Galeshurgh son.ln.
law ri the Hon Geo Park, Was In Lostant
un business last Saturday.
John Hshnll an odd citizen and forme' 4,
has rented his property he e aud has moved
10 Bloomin. ton, aud designs 10 live a
move quiet life,
Uncle Joseph rair, child and wife start
ed fer S'reat Z Monday morning Ia attend
the funeral of his wife's sister, Mrs Llous.
Mrs Budget Fitzgerald mother of Mrs,
Patrick Dnyle died Feb %, of old age,
and Was buried NJ LnsIlunds Tuesday
Tn. wife NJ Peter Martin took the train
Monday morning for La sale, 10 visit
friends
Mis-. Mag IL RIordon closed n success
full years school NJ the Commisky's school
house Tuesday, and started for home, and
Henry says lis not his fault she goes NJ all.
Supervisor Philips who has been hav-
| Ing poor health for some months and not
able IN meet with the Board during It's last
session is still quite feeble.
Phiio Barber X sons are putting up ex.
,enslve additions and new machinery at
their tile factory, and expect Ia commence
making tile about the mit die Of the month
| DR.. Atwood WAS called Sunday morning
a. Elder Goodrich who was taken very
suddenly sick.
Elder Barkervill Of Tonica, preached au
excellent discourse In the Baptist church
sunday afternoon. Subject Nehemiah
| IL -. ri lar iIInsfratal With ad m ira '1lp ant
ness what one man with set purpose, could
accomplish. After the sermon, he made
few appropriate remarks upon the uncer
taiuty Of life and few words OF comfor
and consolation 20 the psrents and friends
the occasion being the funeral Of the little
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Christian Grsvy.
The evening servicesa at the N. + Church
were largely attended. DR.. w. II. ii
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

I've always been good husband, Nobody
can't say haven't
The fact that Sally nor any one else had
ever disputed this fact did not occur 10 the
m,sguile led Simon, who went about his
work moody aud silent, his mind filed
with b lterness toward every one,
Sally marveled some over Simon's queer
behavior, but finally conclu led something
had wori5l him, the horses may b., one
OF them was rather inclined 70 bak, no
would be all right by supper time.
But supper time brought no change, nor
the next day. nor the next and Sally's
questions only seemed 10 anger him.
"Aro you sick. SImonl" she inquired, ten
derry; "or have you hoerd bad newsi
Somethin's botherin' you; what is III"
II tell you there amt nothin' the mat
ter" replied Simon, sullenly, sitting down
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
FASHIONABLE SHOES AND SLIPPERS

The shoe shown in the cut is made of French
gray silk and ornamented with medalions on
the instep that are composed OF opalized
beads and a large bow Of gray velvet. The
slipper represented in the background is OF
patent leather and has beaded vamp, As
will be seen, two bows appear on this, one on
the vamp and one on the elastic strap which
fastens the slipper at the instep The house
slipper or mule, as this style of shoe is fire.
quently termed, furnishes very comfortable
and dressy slipper for the house. These
mules are made sometimes Of red kid, some
times of silk and sometimes Of velvet The
one here illustrated is Of red velvet, with q
bow OF black velvet set with all imitation gem
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
Thread Made From Milk Weed.

American ingenuity has produced thread
made from the blossom of the milk weed,
wifi IN has the consistency and tenacity Of i'm
ported fax or linen thread and is produced at
a much less cost. The fibre is long, easily
carCled, and may be readily adapted to spin
ming upon an ordinary fax spinner. II has
the smoothness and luster Of silk, rendering 1t
valuable in sewing machine use. The weed Is
common throughout the country, but grow
prufusely at tie south
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Silver, steel, and gold passementeries and
ornaments are very fashionably employed on
evening and reception toilets, and these form
the favorite garniture for black velvet
basques that are worn with skirts made Of
lace or the various fashionable nets, silver
having the preference at the moment Rib
bons striped with silver are associated with
tulle for the sash and border for the hounces;
and there are silver beaded nets and deli
cately tinted satns embroidered with silver
beads, that are very beautiful.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

New basket surfaced goods are shown, with
the weave produced altogether by surface
threads, and the fabric is thus rendered much
more durable than the old style, in which all
of the warp and welt threads were interlaced.
These novelties are Of fairly heavy qualities,
and are intended for tailor costumes as well
q wraps. Another novelty has what appears
to be several strands Of narrow braid woven
in each way, and entwined In loops like a
atrue lovers knot" There are two patterns Of
this goods, in one Of which the braid is very
narrow, and in the other it is about one
eighth OF an inch wide.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Watch pockets are very little used The
short chain, about three inches in length,
popularity worn has ball and q hook to Sc
cure it, and the small watch is slipped inside
the front Of the vest or jacket. With q long
chain to wear around the neck, the oldfash-
toned watch pocket would be required, and
should be at the left Of the bodice, at o.
fellow The ssis, line.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
YhE esooAR AND HIS DOG.

Translated from the German OF Chamisso.l
PAY two dollar tax on my dog' No, not II
Before I do that would much rather die
What are the authorities thinking a0outf
What next must We pay for, or else do WITH
outf
"Here am, an old man, all worn out and spent
With never chance 10 earn even cent,
Ihave neither money nor food life to bless,
And exist but on hun 'er aud wretchedness.
~When so poor aud sick and In agony,
Ny dog only showed any pity for me;
Only he when alone In my grief. came nigh,
And made companion OF one poor as l.
"who com torted, cd me- and, 'uidihe storm
Oiwinter close nestled 70 help keep me warmf
And, when ne ely starying-too often my lot
All! who hangered with me, and murmuring
nots
sPoor dog, II goes badly Just now with US twoi
IT'S sad that they force thus q parting from
Old, sick, like myselt-yes, 1t does seem most
hard
That you must be drownedl Poor dog, that's
your reward'
ayes, that's your reward-thus my thanks Will
I show;
With earth's luclslcss children It's oftenest 30.
Once the SOLDIER l played my brave sword
blood-wet,
But the executioner I-never, Us yet
There, now is the stone fastened firm In the
rope;
And here the deep water. Alas there's no
hopei
Come, dog--but, oh look In my face no more !
But thrust with my foot, and twill al be
Ger"
While adjusting the moose, the dog silently
stands,
But, with love-pleading eyes, iicks his old
masters hands.
IT'S too much And he, suddenly lifting the
stone,
Transfers from the dogs neck the rope to his
own.
Then, gathering together what strength there
remains,
With curse for farewell 10 the world and It's
pains,
He springs In the stream, and the waves Ger
Tan instant ore troubled--,hen close DER the
dead.
10 the rescue the dog plunges In without fear,
With howl that alarms all the fishermen
near,
Who haste 70 the shore, and, oil lending 3
The corpse OF the beggar is dragged TO the
land.
He Ia buried that night, without even prayer
His dog Is the chief--yes, the one-mourner
there.
He stretches himself Ger his dead masters
grave,
And there breathes his life out-a faithful Old
GEORGE BIRDsEYK.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
FIG. ..

The tracings shown in Fig. were also
taken from the right radial artery; the first
during the imitation Of the balloon, and the
second when it had reached an altitude Of
over 10, 600 feet. Although these were taken
from different person, the effect Of the high
altitude seems to be nearly the same in both
cases Dr. Rey notes particularly that the
line of ascent is practically the same at all
attitudes but that the summit Of the pulsa.
ton forms less acute angle at the higher
level and the descending line shows much
more marked nregularity, while the time Of
the entire pulsation is considerably shorter.
The difference between the normal pulses OF
the two aeronauts il also worthy Of note.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

rest as having the
yoke either quite
plain and surround
ed by narrow EN-
broidered edging, or
tucked and trim
med in any fancy
style. The string
should be attached
at the side seams
and may be tied
either in front or
AZ Tue Dack. FINE
materials, simply
trimmed, are the
choice for infants
wear, rather than
an excess Of garni.
ture. For this gar
ment two and one.
eighth yards Of
yard wide goods
will be required,
NOT allouipn any.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
A Favor,ss Name with Her.

A countryman In search Of tombstone
TO place over the grave Of his deceased
mother, walked into stone-cutting estab-
lishment where such things are manufact
ured, and looked around at his leisure. He
told the stone-cutter about his mother and
what he thought her taste would be in
such matters, and finally pitched upon .
stone he thought would do.
"rll take this one" said he.
THAT belongs TO another person. Don't
you see ii has the name Of Berry cut on IL "
THAT makes no difference" was the re-
ply, my mother couldn't read, and besides
Berry was always fsvorite name with her,
anyhow"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

Two yards and three-eighths Of embroidery
will be sufficient for the bottom of the skirt
and two yards Of narrow for the yoke, neck
and sleeves.
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sPHYMoGRAPHIC TRACINGs.

SPHYMOGKAFHIC TNACINUb'
In Fig the lower line shows the pulse
tracing taken at the height of $500 feet, while
beating ninety five times a minute The upper
tracing was taken one hour after reaching
the ground.
The sphygmograph was attached to the
right radial artery OF the aeronaut who was
accustomed 10 balloon ascents, and pr,ssrm
ably unaffected by the excitement OF the
situation.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
Effect OF High Altitude.

During two balloon ascensions DIR. Rey, Of
Paris, made some interesting observations
upon the effect Of reduced atmospheric press
ure in diminishing the arterial tension, and
obtained the following spbymographic trac-
ings which have been reproduced in Popular
Science News
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

A Pretty Design for Infants slip.
simple but attractive slip for All infant is
IN sack shape with square yoke IN the front
only. A design for such slip, represented in
the accompanying cut, is described by Demo
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.
EFFECT OF HIGH ALTITUDE ON
ARTeRlAl TENSION.

Peculiar Features OF Dr. Auer's New In-
candescent Burner-Esperiments To
Solve tho Problem of Transmitting
Telegraphio Messages without Wires.
The peculiar feature OF the gas lamp OF DIR,
Auer Won WelSbach, according La Nature,
consists IN tho incandesccnce OF certain metal
lie salts placed in the middle OF the flame OF
a Bunsen burner. The principle Is not new
Il is the same us that in the diamond lamp,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

CENT LAMP. steadness and intensity.
It is not perfectly well understood how the
hood is made, but here are a few details from
the patent Of DR.. Auer, which throw some
light on the subject: Take q solution OF zir-
con and nitrate or acetate Of lanthonum or
yttrium, and soak it in the wooden or cotton
that is to form the hood. The tissue is then
carbonized, and leaves q sort OF network,
which is applied TO the Bunsen. The nets
thus procured appear more favorable to the
production Of light than the massive cylin-
ders of zircon tested in 1868 by Tessie de Mot
tay Oh oxhydrogen burners.
According to the inventor, each hood costs
about one cent and will last 1000 hours, or
until the dust Of the atmosphere is sufficiently
incrusted thereon to diminish the strength OF
the light. Finally, with equal lighting
power, the consumption Of gas in the Auer
burner will he about one half less than that
of an ordinary burner, which should show an
economy of 50 for 100, but these figures ought
70 be verified. The durability Of the hood
ought also to I've determined by exact tests.
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

He that has no character IS not amsn; 10
10 only thing, -ChamJ0rt
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in which, as some readers
will remember, the incandes-
cent substance is formed hy
a little thkmble Of magnesia
threads. On the other hand,
the arrangement Of tn. Auer
burner is very simple and APP
pears to possess many advan'
tages. Il consists, says the
authority quoted from, OF an
ordinary Bunsen burner, tho
end Of which Is covered 10y .
hood Of cotton or wooden It's
sue washed In a special pre-
paralion. The hood, about
six or seven centlmete's in
height, is slightly ilaring, AMI
is held by u platinum thread
which passes around IL and Is
fixed to two rods Of iron con-
nected with q ring above.
Til. longer Of the two is held
by a thumbscew 10 the pipe
which supports the burner.
As soou as the burner Is
lighted considerable heat is
generated within the hood,
which, in q few seconds, be-
comes aglow with a whitish
blue light, remarkable for its
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05

A dress shoe quite fashionable this season,
Is one made OF silk corresponding in color
with the dress and worn with black silk hose
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-03-05
WHAT SHALL WE WEAR?
ATTRACTIVE SLIP, WITH A SQUARE
YOKE, FOR INFANTS.

Fashions In shoes and In slippers for
Many OccaSions-The Variety Afforded
for the Exercise Of Personal Taste In
Dressing Little Boys.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-01-14
SHIPPING NOTES.

The steamer J. A. Cummins will leave next
Monday for Waimanalo Koolauloa and Koolau-
poke, island of Oahu.
The barkentine Klikitat arrived at Port Towns
end from this port after passage of 1912 days.
The bark Southern Chief, which arrived at this
port January 18th, A days from Portland, Ore
gon, with lumber and Chinese passengers
bound for Hongkong, came into port January
18TH and was moored in the stream After
ceiving some repairs, she will proceed to China.
The American bark Edward Kidder arrived at
HoRgkong from this port the latter part of De-
cember
The British iron bark w. H. Watson arrived at
Astoria from this port on January I'd; and the
schooner Arago, also from here, arrived at the
Sound on the same day.
The American bark Nonantum, which passed
off this port from Newcastle, N. S. W., made the
passage from here to San Francisco in SO days.
The schooner Waiehu arrived yesterday in bal
last from Waialua, Oahu, and Will leave to-day
for Kuau Maui under command of Captain
Duncan,
The barke milne Planter will finish discharging
the I29 900 bricks to-day, and will be hauled on
the Marine Railway the early part of next week,
after the steamer Kinau, to be cleaned and re-
painted The Planter will load sugar for San
Francisco.
The American bark Edward May, Captain
johnson, has arrived at Hongkong, after quick
passage of 20 days from this port, with Chinese
passengers. The Edward May will return from
thence to Boston.
The American bark Martha Davis, Captain T.
NJ Benson, will leave tomorrow with Chinese
steerage passengers for Hongkong, and some
cargo in transit from Boston for the Philippine
Islands.
The schooner Rob Roy brought $50 bags rice
| from Koolau, Oahu, January 18th.
| The British steamer Explorer was lowered
from the Marine Railway January 18th, and an
chored in the stream.
! The steamer w. G. Hall will arrive this after
| noon from Hawaii and Maui.
The Chilean corvette Pilcomayo, Captain L. A.
! Conf, sailed January 18th for San Francisco.
| The British bark Martha Fisher, which sailed
from Liverpool for this port September 9, 1886,
was spoken on October gath in latitude 80, South
| Atlantic.
The Martha Fisher is 127 days out, with cargo
consigned 10 Messrs. F. A. Schefer Co.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-01-14
LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The steamer w. G.. Hall is due this after
noon from WindWard.
Mr.. Lewis j. Levey holds his regulal
cash sale at 10 O'Clock this morning.
A native named Kamiuakea was arrested
yesterday OH charge of gross cheat.
The Chilean corvette Pilcomayo sailed fol
San Francisco yesterday morning.
The Volunteer boys of Engine Company
No. l hold meeting this evening at the
engine house.
The Alameda on her last up trip to San
Francisco covered the distance in days 10
hours.
There will be the usual young peoples
meeting at the Lyceum at 7:30 o'clock this
evening.
A furnished house at the corner of XII
nau and Pensacola street is advertised to
let.
The Hon. w. Parke, who has been ap-
pointed assignee of the bankrupt estate of
]. Lyons, has notice in another column.
The occupants or the owners of the cot
tages Nos. 122, 154 and 126 Nuuanu street
ought to be compelled to repair their side
walks. In wet weather they are almost
impossible.
Mr.. w. S. Luce, wine and spirit mer-
chant, has issued a convenient calendar
for the new year, including a time table of
the arrivals and departures of the Oceanic
steamships. 1t is suitable for office use.
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vessels Expected from Foreign Ports.

vessels Expected from Foreign POfIS.
Brit bark GIengaber, RolIeston, from Liver
pool, due Jan 1871
Haw schr General S1egel, Sanders, from
French Frigate Shoals, due Nov 2O-30
Ger bark Hydra, from HOngkong, due January
1-15
German bark Hercules, Schaefer, sailed from
Liverpool October 9th, due February 20-28
Am VIII bark Hunter, Geo w jerks, from the
Line Islands, due March 1871
Haw bark Thos R Foster, W Rugg, from Vic
toria, G, due Dec 1881
RIM Mariposa (Am), NJ Hayward, from
the Colonies, Ell route to San Francisco, due
Jan IA
Brit bark Martha Fisher, from Glasgow, due
Jan 1880
Am bark Timour, Brewer sailed from Boston
Dec IL, due May 1-20
r NJ Alameda (Am), H Morse, from San
Francisco, route to the Colonies, due Jan
uary %
Am bktne N Castle, H L Hubbard, from Port
Townsend, due January 1910
Am bark Whitmore, Thompson, from
Port Townsend w Il, due January 1925
Am bark Klikitat, r Cutler, from Port Towns
end, W T. due February 1923
Brit bark Lady Lampson, Marston, from New
castle, n s w, due February 1928
Bit bark zoila, from Newcastle, n w, Cue
Jan 1926
Am ship sonoma, from Newcastle, N S W, due
Jan 1925
swed bark Erothing Sofia, from Newcastle, N
s w, due Jan 20-31
Nor bark C Paterson, from Newcastle, N w,
due Feb 1-20